Union Restaurant & Cafe
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
39
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Union Restaurant & Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 11, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 10 violations.
The pattern that stands out is “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed kitchen cook touching soiled clothes and then engaging in food preparation. No hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chop lettuce at 55 f on the cold make line. Cook placed the item inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. **Repeat Violation**
05-13-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Repeat Violation**
05-10-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front reach in cooler interior soil.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed back dishwasher area wall soiled throughout. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler, top surfaces of all kitchen shelves from residue.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
39
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-2024
50-17-3
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Clean where needed from food debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Kitchen area.
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
55
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance, to walk in cooler door gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
47
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23 paid on 2-1-24 confirmation 236051483 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
70
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed most foods inside walk-in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease on wall in coolers area.
36-27-5
86
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Union Restaurant & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Union Restaurant & Cafe on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Union Restaurant & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Union Restaurant & Cafe.
How does Union Restaurant & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Union Restaurant & Cafe most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Union Restaurant & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Union Restaurant & Cafe have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Union Restaurant & Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Union Restaurant & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Union Restaurant & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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